June is shaping up to be an exciting month for Pokémon GO players. Niantic has officially announced the details of the June GO Pass, offering Trainers a fresh lineup of rewards, bonus items, and one icy legendary encounter. At the heart of this month’s offering is none other than Articuno, the iconic Ice/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon from Generation I.
Here’s everything you need to know about the June GO Pass, including Deluxe Pass upgrades, reward tiers, and why this month is the perfect time to grind XP, Stardust, and special bonuses.
Legendary Spotlight: Encounter Articuno
The highlight of this month’s GO Pass is the chance to encounter Articuno, one of the original Legendary Birds from the Kanto region. As part of the reward track, players who complete enough tasks and level up their pass will unlock an encounter with this majestic Ice-type.
Whether you’re a long-time player filling in your Pokédex or a newcomer chasing your first Legendary catch, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Articuno’s encounter will also have the potential to be shiny, making the reward even more appealing for collectors and shiny hunters alike.
June GO Pass Rewards – What’s Included?
The standard GO Pass is available to all players and comes packed with useful resources. As players complete activities and raise their pass level, they’ll unlock:
Stardust (for powering up Pokémon)
XP (essential for leveling up)
Rare Candy and TMs
Incense and Lucky Eggs
Raid Passes
Pokémon encounters, including Articuno
Each tier unlocks better and more useful rewards, encouraging daily play and consistent engagement throughout the month.
GO Pass Deluxe: Extra Bonuses & Lucky Trinkets
For those who want more out of their Pokémon GO experience, Niantic is offering a GO Pass Deluxe upgrade for June. This premium version unlocks exclusive rewards on top of the standard pass, including:
Lucky Trinket – A cosmetic item for your profile
Bonus encounter slots
Additional item bundles
More Stardust and XP per tier
Custom Avatar items
The Lucky Trinket, a new highlight this month, adds a personalized flair to your profile and shows that you’ve completed the premium reward path.
Players who upgrade to Deluxe also progress faster through tiers, giving them a better shot at maximizing rewards before the month ends.
How Long is the June GO Pass Active?
The June GO Pass is active from June 1 to June 30, giving players an entire month to complete challenges, battle in raids, walk with their buddy, and participate in events that contribute toward Pass progression.
You can start at any point in June, but the earlier you join, the more time you’ll have to collect rewards and reach the Articuno tier.
How to Level Up the GO Pass
To progress through the GO Pass reward tiers, Trainers need to complete daily and weekly tasks, such as:
Catching specific types of Pokémon
Participating in raids or battles
Earning hearts with your buddy
Hatching eggs
Spinning PokéStops
Completing Field Research
Each completed task adds points to your Pass level. The more you play, the faster you unlock rewards.
Final Thoughts
With Articuno making a legendary appearance and a wide variety of in-game bonuses up for grabs, the June GO Pass offers excellent value for both free-to-play and premium users. The Deluxe version, in particular, is packed with enough extras to make it worthwhile for active players.
Whether you're in it for the XP grind, the chance at a shiny Articuno, or just love collecting unique trinkets and items, June is a great time to jump back into Pokémon GO and explore everything the month has to offer.
Don’t miss your chance to take to the skies with Articuno—this frosty legend won’t be around forever!